At elevations over a thousand feet high, the vineyards and winery of Collier Falls emerge above the fog line, almost like a scene from a movie. Below the Zinfandel vines, a 30-foot waterfall flows year-round. Steelhead trout find their way to the waterfall to spawn.

In 1997, Barry Collier left his career as a Hollywood movie producer to become a winemaker. That same year, he and his family purchased the Dry Creek property and made their first vintage, the 1997 Collier Falls Zinfandel. It earned a 90 rating in the Wine Spectator. Before they knew it, they were making world-class wines.

The 2007 Zinfandel earned a score of 92 points in Wine & Spirits. The magazine loved the current Collier Falls Zinfandel release so much they named it one of the top Zinfandels of 2012, and gave it a score of 92 points.

In order to extract color and tannins from the skins and seeds, Collier grapes are given extended maceration and a cold soaking. Prior to bottling, the wine is racked four times. Collier Falls ages their wine 18-24 months in French and American oak barrels and 18-24 months in the bottle. This labor of love creates an aromatic wine with nuanced flavors such as rose petals and strawberries.